Please email apssa-ic2026@hkbu.edu.hk before any payment if you require disability-specific facilities. Learn more about the Hong Kong Baptist University’s campus accessibility
Business casual attire is preferred.
Participants are strongly advised to arrange adequate medical, travel, and personal insurance prior to travel.
In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, the conference organisers shall not be held responsible for any financial loss incurred by participants.
The wearing of identification badges is mandatory and will be required for admission to all sessions and conference social functions.
The Hong Kong Baptist University bans smoking and the use of other smoked substances on campus, including but not limited to traditional cigarettes, heated tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and water pipe tobacco. The policy applies to all indoor and outdoor areas on campus. Anyone who fails to comply will be asked to leave the campus.
Smoking is prohibited in most public places in Hong Kong in accordance with the Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance (Cap. 371). Any person who smokes in a no-smoking area is liable to a fixed penalty of HK$3,000.
Hong Kong has one of the most efficient and frequent public transport systems in the world and there are multiple convenient payment methods in the form of cash, Octopus Card and e-Wallet.
The most convenient way to reach the Hong Kong Baptist University (Baptist University Road Campus and Shaw Campus) is via the MTR to Kowloon Tong Station, followed by a short minibus ride or a 10–15 minute walk. Please refer to the campus location and map for details.
Please refer to “Terms and Conditions for the 20th APSSA Conference“for the full details for your participation in this conference.
Can I get a refund if I am unable to attend the
conference?
Cancellations must be advised in writing to the conference secretariat via apssa-ic2026@twc.edu.hk Registration cancellations received by 23:59 on 8 November 2026 (GMT+8) will receive a refund of registration fees, less an administrative charge of HK$600.
Cancellations received after 23:59 on 8 November 2026 (GMT+8) will not be eligible for a refund.
No strict dress code for the conference. However, we recommend dressing comfortably and appropriately for a professional setting. Business casual attire is commonly preferred.
Yes, free Wi-Fi access will be available for visitors within HKBU:
Wi-Fi Network | More Information |
BU-Guest | – |
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Wi-Fi.HK via HKBU |
We recommend bringing your own internet connectivity options if reliable Wi-Fi is crucial for your participation.
No. However, we will strive to provide presentation slides to participants with consents from the speakers.
Collection of personal information and privacy
(a) We will be collecting, using and/or disclosing Your personal data in any form and to disclose the same to third parties (including any third party located outside of Hong Kong) in compliance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) for the purpose of the Conference, subsequent registration to and all other actions necessary in relation to the Conference.
(b) We and/or others on behalf of us and third parties may be taking photographs and videos during the Conference. We may use such photos for the purpose of marketing, publicity, and media/social media, we may identify attendees by name in such media and/or share these with third parties.
We collect your personal information (and, if you are to be accompanied by a third party, their personal information) when you submit a registration or application form to us via this website, to indicate your wish to participate in the conference.
Personal information is collected by the Asia Pacific Student Services Association (APSSA) and/or its authorised representatives. If you wish to communicate with us about privacy, we can be contacted through email: ask@apssa.co
Generally, we collect your personal information so that we can interact with you and manage your participation in the conference.
(a) Contact information:
(i) We collect names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for contact and identification purposes.
(ii) If you are attending the conference, we collect your personal information so that we can properly register you and accept your payments, facilitate your entry to the venue(s) and functions and conference sessions, and to arrange for various services to be provided to you, such as transport, recreation, food and beverage.
(iii) If you are participating in the conference as a speaker or presenter, we may collect your personal information so that we can manage your participation and presence, the supply of your inputs to the conference and manage the delivery of your benefits and entitlements.
(b) Health and other sensitive information:
(i) In some cases, we may collect health information, where that may be relevant to the supply of food and beverage at events we manage, such as if you have special dietary needs.
(ii) In some cases, we may also collect information concerning your religious, ethnic or philosophical background or allegiance, where that is relevant to food and beverage supplied at the conference/event, or relevant to other aspects of cultural sensitivity.
(iii) We also collect information concerning your membership of a professional or trade association.
(c) Credit-card details:
If you are to pay for your attendance or other participation in this conference, we may also collect your credit-card details, or other particulars as may be necessary to process your payment.
Related Page
Abstract submission deadline
Announcement of abstract acceptance
Deadline for accepted presenters to register late
Deadline for Submission of Revised Abstracts/ Presentation Materials (if applicable)
Standard Registration closes at 23:59 on 8 November 2026 (GMT+8).
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